Briden Schueren is a muralist and multidisciplinary artist known for transforming walls into dynamic, color-rich landscapes that pulse with energy and movement. Their large-scale work brings joy, curiosity, and connection to public spaces—inviting viewers to feel rather than just look. Every brushstroke is intentional, creating flow and rhythm that reflect the motion of life itself. A self-taught painter with over 20 years of experience, Briden approaches each mural as an opportunity to activate space through bold color, storytelling, and expressive form. Influenced by years of working across creative disciplines and building artist communities, their murals are not only visually striking but thoughtfully responsive to their environment. Briden believes the world needs more color—art that transforms a dream into something real, immersive, and tangible. Public art has the power to shift perspective, breathe life into a space, and foster a sense of wonder and belonging. That’s exactly what Briden's work aims to do: inspire, engage, and leave a lasting impression through color, movement, and heart.
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Past Mural Projects
For two months with the Rainbow Connections project have been nothing short of magical. Traveling to schools across Monterey County, spreading the message of acceptance and love through art with our You Will Rise workshops, has given me a renewed sense of purpose—especially during these challenging times. In just a few weeks, we’ve witnessed some incredible transformations. Students who were on the verge of dropping out due to severe bullying have started making meaningful friendships and finding their confidence. Parents of queer kids have shed tears of pride seeing their children beautifully represented in our artwork. These moments have been so powerful, and I know that everyone on the You Will Rise team will carry these experiences in their hearts forever.
In December 2024, artists Brenda Scettrini-Saglio, Briden Schueren, and Paul Richmond brought a bold and vibrant mural to life on the walls of La Gran Diabla Restaurant in Salinas, California. Completed in just one week, the mural features a commanding female Aztec warrior and a temple honoring the mother goddess Coatlicue—powerful symbols of strength, ancestry, and divine femininity.
Through rich color, movement, and layered symbolism, the piece pays tribute to Aztec heritage while transforming the restaurant space into a cultural landmark. The mural stands as both a celebration and a reclaiming—an offering of beauty and reverence within a community-rooted space. A behind-the-scenes look captures the energy and collaboration that shaped this powerful visual story.
Art and activism brought us together over a decade ago, united by a shared commitment to the LGBTQ+ community and the belief that creative expression can be a force for change. For years, we dreamed of creating a collaborative piece—one that blended our distinct voices into something wholly new. That dream became QUEERTOPIA.
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Over the course of one week, in one shared space, we painted side by side—layering strokes, trading canvases, and dissolving the boundaries of individual style. The result wasn’t Briden’s work or Paul’s—it was a shared vision. A new language of color and form.
QUEERTOPIA is a love letter to the LGBTQ+ community that continues to uplift us, and a message of hope to queer youth everywhere: You belong. You are seen. There is a place for you in this world, and it is vibrant, joyful, and waiting for you to rise.
Briden Schueren’s mural at Riverside Methodist Hospital brings vibrant color and quiet strength to the Oncology Unit—a place where resilience is lived daily. Composed of 22 individual paintings that unfold along the hallways, the mural invites patients, visitors, and staff on a journey of exploration, healing, and hope. As one moves through the space, the artwork transitions fluidly from cool tones to warm, mirroring the emotional arc of change, endurance, and renewal.
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The sky shifts gently throughout, while Briden’s signature fluffy balloons float between scenes—symbols of growth, transformation, and the unseen lift we often need most. Each panel is a chapter in a larger story, one that honors the complexity of the human experience and offers a moment of color, reflection, and peace within the hospital walls. This mural is not just decoration—it’s a passageway for possibility.
In partnership with OraQuick, the at-home HIV testing company, Briden Schueren created a striking mobile mural in honor of World AIDS Day, displayed in Columbus’ Short North Arts District. Centered around the powerful messages of #GetTested and #KnowYourStatus, the mural aimed to spark conversation, encourage awareness, and destigmatize HIV testing in an accessible, public space.
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Anchored by Briden’s signature red fluffy balloons—often a symbol of growth and transformation—the piece takes on a deeper resonance here. In this work, the balloons stand as a tribute to the countless lives lost during the AIDS crisis, floating in memory and movement. Both a call to action and a space for reflection, the mural served as a vibrant reminder of the urgency of care, compassion, and collective responsibility.
Throughout history, protest signs have served as bold declarations of resistance—visual testaments to the enduring fight for social justice. This legacy takes center stage in a powerful community art installation at the Service Learning Institute at California State University, Monterey Bay. Artists Paul Richmond and Briden Schueren, co-founders of the anti-bullying organization You Will Rise Project, honor this tradition by painting twenty-five local activists from the Monterey Peninsula, each depicted holding real protest signs drawn from lived demonstrations. Messages, gathered through #Rise2Change campaign, reflect the urgency, diversity, and passion of a community united in pursuit of change. Together, the portraits form a vibrant chorus of voices that cannot—and will not—be silenced.
The You Will Rise Project returned to Cornell University with a compelling art installation and workshop series led by visiting artists Aaron Anderson, Melissa Forman, Michael Jewell, and Briden Schueren. Over the course of the week, the artists engaged student communities through immersive presentations and hands-on workshops centered on wellness and the healing power of creative expression. A large-scale collaborative installation was created in Rose House, while smaller, site-specific works were developed for Cook House, Bethe House, Keeton House, and Becker House—each one reflecting the collective voice and energy of the students who took part. This week-long artistic residency served as a catalyst for reflection, connection, and the transformative possibilities of art.
Elements is a vibrant mural originally showcased at the John Glenn International Airport, composed of 120 individual paintings that together explore the harmony of the four elements—earth, water, air, and fire. Created using recycled newspaper, beeswax, and oil paint, each piece blends raw texture with flowing movement and rich color. The use of reclaimed materials grounds the work in sustainability, while the layered mediums evoke a sense of transformation and connection. Now available as individual pieces, each painting offers a fragment of the larger story—an invitation to carry a piece of Elements into your own space.
